My go to place for Polish, which comes with fresh cut fries. Today I tried the combo Italian Beef and Italian Sausage with fries and a side of hot. It was incredible!! read more

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While traveling into the city for business, I lost track of time as the lunch hour came and went. As we know, being hangry is never a good look. One of the great traditions still alive in Chicago is the food, whether it's Chicago pizza, an Italian beef sandwich, or even the iconic Chicago hot dogs. Well, it was time to address my hunger. Among all the corporate conglomerates, this is a mom-and-pop place. I will always support small businesses over anything else. I ordered a Chicago dog and a couple of drinks; the fries really need some help--they were just an oily, soggy mess thrown into a brown bag. The hot dog, on the other hand, was pretty good. I don't get over on this side of town very often, but it's refreshing to have small businesses as an alternative to choose from. read more

Just a Michigander looking for a good hot dog and my dad got it! Service was OK, called ahead to see if they served beef dogs and the lady was kind of short, but she ended up being nice once we ordered the food. This is an In-N-Out place so you can eat outside, but there's nowhere to sit inside. Still nice. read more

Parky's Hot Dogs - Chicago Style - Hot Dogs Near Me - Forest Park, Illinois

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If you visit the area and don't visit Parky's, I honestly don't know what you're doing. This place is LEGIT old school. The fries are fire, the Chicago dog is everything it should be and the service is *CHEF's KISS* perfection. It's a little hot dog stand and in that way, the ambience is AMAZE BALLS. Don't miss this hidden gem. It's been around forever for a reason. read more

Parky's Hot Dogs - Chicago dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Forest Park, Illinois

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When I lived in Oak Park, this was my go-to place for dogs and sausage. Chili was outstanding. Great folks that worked there as well.

This was terrible. Who puts tomato, sports pepper, and relish on a chili dog?? Hot dog was nothing special and you could make this at home. Fries were salty and the only redeeming quality about the meal. Never again. read more

Love this place. Good food and RC Cola on fountain! The Italian combo and chili cheese dogs are my go to. read more

Nice lady at window despite no air conditioning in the building. Hot dog and fries just like I remember.

Why wait in a long line for mediocre Portillos when you can have a much better dog and fries at Parkys! Make sure to tell them you want crispy. Support local businesses. read more

Parky's has been in business since 1947 and I have been eating there since 1952 when the hot dog & fries cost 25 cents. They still have home made fries that make the paper bag translucent. Greasy in a great way. Day, fries with drink under $10 today. Ample parking and if you are looking for a quick meal Parky's is good choice. Besides hot dogs they serve Polish, Italian beef or sausage. read more

Excellent !!!! Chicago Ambience Personified. Can't eat Health Food ALL the time! Looking forward to My Next Visit read more

Friendly staff, compared to other fast food spots. Food is fresh and hot and amazing. Prices are reasonable compared to other spots. Keep up the good work read more

The Food is excellent!!! We ordered their famous Parky Hot Dog and Italian Beef that was delicious. I would definitely highly recommend them. Also we received fast courteous service!!! read more

Absolutely best Italian Sausage in the area, and it's not close. Cash only of course.

Tried it last week for the first time after passing it by for a year now. Tried the all beef dog. Was easily in the top 3 dogs I've ever had in my life. The ingredients were extremely fresh and the bun was great. Fries excellent. Awesome experience. read more

I'm so glad they are back! Parky's has amazing French Fries! I go Italian combo or beef hot dog. If there is a crowd don't be afraid, they are fast. The crowd is just proof you are in the right place. read more

Parky's Hot Dogs - Menu on 2/26/2024 - Hot Dogs Near Me - Forest Park, Illinois

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Parlies has been in our family history since was little. My grandma lived at grove and Harlem. We loved the fries. When in Chicago my aunt would make a special trip just to go to Parkie hot dog. Love your food read more

Can I get a Zero!!!!! Parkys in Forest Park is a joke. Manager with the glasses was extremely rude and defensive, slammed my food on the table and had no kind of professionalism when talking. Food is mediocre and ambiance is depressing at best. Better places to go get better quality food, service and ambiance especially if your paying with your hard earned money. read more

Went here for a quick bite. Ordered the Chili cheese dog with some fries and my husband ordered the chicago hot dog and chili dog. I liked the flavor of mine. Service was fast, staff was friendly and efficient. They have their own parking . read more

Parky's Hot Dogs - Ok I had a couple of bites already cuz I was hungry. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Forest Park, Illinois

I do love Parky's! This is a no-frills hot dog and burger place. But it's been around forever and for good reason. The food here is good, fast and cheap. Add to that, the staff is super friendly. If you need something customized, just ask. No indoor dining, at least not right now, but a few tables outside makes a nice place to sit in good weather. Give Parky's a try and I don't think you'll be unhappy. Just don't expect 3 Michelin Star dining. read more

Its the best hot dog ever the best I have ever tasted its awesome the best ever in chicago. Its the best Its the best hot dog ever the best I have ever tasted its awesome the best ever in chicago. Its the best read more

It's been a long time since I've been here. I had to come back and try it. They have one of the freshest & most authentic American styled burgers. Made fresh with all natural beef. You can tell it's real meat when you don't get bloated after you eat. The people running it are very nice. Kinda pricey came out $60 for 5 burgers with fries. But it's worth it. Super clean place. Everyone's wearing masks which says a lot about the establishment. Love it. I wish they had on the air condition on, it was pretty humid in there. read more

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The service is decent, food is fresh, and the prices are good. Come recommended! The only problem that I have is the prices of the food are not shown on the front menu. read more

I know it's "Parky's HOT DOGS". But the reason you go isn't for the weiners. It's the fries. It's the fries. It's the fries. That said, the dogs are good. And one of the few non-Vienna places. THANK GOD. Grew up going to the Berwyn location (gone now). Thank God every day the Oak Park location is there. Whenever I'm near Berwyn and need a meal, this is the place to go. Other area natives like Buona Beef are good. But Buona's fries suck. And I can eat Buona at multiple locations, INCLUDING AT HOME. But you gotta travel for Parky's. Gene & Jude's is CLOSE. But Parky's wins. Everyone in my family goes outta their way for it. read more

I came in after lunch at about 1pm. There were a few other patrons in the place ordering & eating. I checked out the menu & the combo meal was $8.25 WOWZERS!!!! They're pretty expensive. I ordered the combo & fries, minus the drink. The lady at the window was nice. Got it home & it was still fresh & hot. The fries seemed refried & old. The sausage in the combo had a bad flavor. I didn't eat it all. The beef, bread, & peppers were good. Better than Portillos!! I could definitely go bk for beef again or to try the burgers. It was a good new try! read more

Parky's Hot Dogs - Italian Beef Combo & fresh cut fries - Hot Dogs Near Me - Forest Park, Illinois

Been wanting to try this place for a while. I finally got some friends to join me and we tried it tonight. I got the bacon wrapped cheese dog, cause I just had to. I had them cut into thirds to share with my friends so I wouldn't feel bad about getting a hot dog and fry meal. Wish I just got the bacon cheese dog! It was deep fried perfection. Oh so good. I should of asked for the beef hot dog tho cause I wasn't impressed with their regular dog. It was good but not out of this world good as I had hyped them in my mind. I actually like my dog to snap and this was kind of like the stuff my dad gets on sale and boiled when we were kids. Everything is fresh tho so they're all right! Fries were decent especially when smothered with ketchup. The girl and guy manning the joint were very pleasant and helpful. I'll totally be back to get a beef and another bacon dog, man, I want another bacon dog now, even though I am full from this huge meal. All of this for under $7! With a drink! I really can't complain. I will definitely be back and will update this review. read more

During the Preliminary months of the Covid-19 Pandemic, these women and this place uphold Q U A L I T Y like no one else. PLEASE call ahead, and place an order for pick up (as this is the only way to get this delicious food into your belly). It's so worth the call. It's worth waiting whatever time they say (although these guys are fast - usually only a few minutes until pick up). It's worth your respect. It's worth a trip. Pro tips: bring cash only & try the lemon ice. Brought me near to tears today. The food at Parky's fills bellies, touches your soul, and leaves everyone satisfied. read more

Not cool...ordered 2 hot dogs. The way you always tell about a quality hot dog is the storage. If they store the hot dogs in water to keep them warm .What happens to a hotdog sitting in water for some time ? It turns gray and then to mush. Dont take my word for it. Order a hotdog. And watch the prep...... read more

Simply one of the best hotdogs and fries the Chicago area has to offer. Love their fries (with salt)!

First off this place is OVERPRICED! Maybe that's why they don't have actual prices listed on the menu boards. I ordered a chili cheese hot dog and a combo Italian beef and sausage. Totaled $14 (no fries, no drinks, just sandwiches). Didn't get a receipt with my change. Got home and one of the sandwiches was made wrong. Had to request a refund for it and the original receipt. This is what I got.... And had the nerve to say it should've been $18‍ never would I ever pay almost $20 for two mediocre sandwiches with no drinks or fries. First and last time. read more

Parky's Hot Dogs - Really?!? - Hot Dogs Near Me - Forest Park, Illinois

My absolute favorite hotdog in Chicago. Thank God it's not Vienna.... There used to be a time in Chicago when there was a variety of different hot dogs. Now it seems everyone is just serving Vienna. But not here. And I love the way they taste. When ever I have an opportunity to stop by here I do. Its a treat I can't pass up. I also get the sausage sandwich.... Parky's way. Sausage dipped with mustard grilled onions an hot giardiniera .... All I can say is dayyyyyuuuuum. read more

I appreciate a Chicago classic spot like this one. This place is everything the great reviews and then some. I had the "Chicago Style" "all beef hot dog", which came with these delicious fries. I also ordered a pizza puff. The fries were excellent and crispy. With a drink everything was $8.45 which was great! There is free parking on the side. I will be a regular...and the Italian Beef too!! Omg. I've been hearing a lot about Johnnies, but I'm sorry this place blows them out of the water. Their beef is so tender and thick. So delicious! read more

Parky's Hot Dogs - Half eaten pizza puff, All-Beef Hot Dog, cheese sauce and fries - Hot Dogs Near Me - Forest Park, Illinois

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Best dogs in chi town!! Deep fried polish and their fries really hits the spot. Try it you'll like it!

Have been going to this place for 50 years; a Chicago classic that serves Chicago classics. Sadly, a dying breed...in the world of corporate Portillo's. read more

The best French Fries in the entire world!!! Served hot and greasy in a brown paper bag with a touch of salt. read more

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Excellent value for $$. A dive. #3 Italian Beef combo with fries + soda = $8. Neighborhood place. No trek necessary. ITALIAN BEEF -- not bad. The sweet peppers are missing. Plenty of good giardiniera. Ratio of bread and beef marbling is just right. I was appreciating the au jus, in the wet category (vs dry). FRIES -- so so. You get plenty of it. read more

Parky's Hot Dogs - Italian Beef Combo - Hot Dogs Near Me - Forest Park, Illinois

Terribly run business. The lady in charge always seems frantic and overwhelmed. Low quality hot dogs. A little pricey.

Loved the char grill on the burger! The fries were exceptionally fresh and delicious. My husband loved the pepper and egg sandwich. My daughter dug her hot dog. Don't forget cash when you go. Right now, as part of COVID restrictions, they ask that you call in the order first and then go to pick up. read more

We should have listened to the other reviews. This is honestly one of the most disgusting hot dogs I have ever had. They taste like they were from the dollar store and boiled. The color of the hot dog was pale and flesh like. It was also rubbery. The fries were actually decent but there were not a lot of them. Very very very disappointing. read more

An old favorite from those can't-even-afford-salad salad days of college (when dinosaurs roamed the earth). It's a fast food place that just hasn't changed much over the years - kinda lucky for us. Number one reason I love this place - the fries! Everybody else likes crispy fries but I'm that odd duck who loves a flabby fry! Oh they come out of the fryer crispy. But you get a nice quantity and once they finish salting and getting their ketchup on that goes away soon enough. I'm a basic eater for junk food. Gimme that cheeseburger or the hot dog or a juicy polish! But these days, past the days of golden youth (I'm 60) I tend to like things like the beef and sausage combo. But not from here. The au jus is better at Buona Beef or Johnnie's (where they char grill the sausage) over on North Avenue. The sandwich tends to taste kinda blah from here. That's a shame cause then you'd miss THE FRIES! Seriously- get those fries, which they pack separately from the sandwich, and ask for salt and ketchup. Reminds me of those wonderful greasy bags of fries I had as a kid! And get what amounts to a near retro soda! Almost no one sells RC Cola or Nehi as a fountain drink anymore! Get 'em here folks! read more